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Overview |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $245 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Mercy?
- Smith College is 185% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185% higher at Smith College than Mercy College ($58,480.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Smith College ($15,879 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 43.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($14,200 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Smith College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 232.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($49,109 vs. $14,789)
Smith College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College or Mercy? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mercy and Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Mercy College (85% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,200)
- Smith College students graduate with a $4,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,699)
- Smith College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($196 vs. $245)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/